Leah Kateb Launches Pomegranate Princess Scent to Honor Iranian Heritage

The Love Island alum's new fragrance pays tribute to Persian culture amid ongoing unrest in her family's home country.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:00pm

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Leah Kateb, a former Love Island contestant and the creative director of the clean fragrance brand Skylar, has launched a new scent called Pomegranate Princess that honors her Iranian heritage. The fragrance, a fruity gourmand, debuts at Sephora on March 21 to coincide with Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Kateb hopes the scent will introduce a broader audience to the beauty of Persian culture and give the Iranian community a moment to feel seen and celebrated, especially amid the ongoing violence and unrest in Iran.

Why it matters

As a first-generation American, Kateb didn't always feel proud of her Persian roots, facing teasing and feeling like she didn't fit in. Now, seeing her identity reflected on Sephora shelves is meaningful, and she wants to use her platform to advocate for the people of Iran and give back. A portion of the proceeds from Pomegranate Princess will support animals, families, and children in need in Iran.

The details

Pomegranate Princess is a fruity gourmand fragrance that pays homage to Kateb's Iranian heritage. The pomegranate, a symbol of 'regal beauty, abundance, and femininity' in Persian culture, is the star note. Kateb has fond memories of pomegranate trees in every house she's lived in, and she knew it had to be the focal point of this scent.

  • Pomegranate Princess debuts at Sephora on March 21, 2026.
  • The launch coincides with Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which represents regrowth, fertility, and rebirth.

The players

Leah Kateb

A former contestant on Love Island USA season 6 who is now the creative director and refounder of the clean fragrance brand Skylar.

Skylar

A clean fragrance brand that Kateb is the creative director and refounder of.

Miguel Harichi

Kateb's boyfriend, whom she met on Love Island USA.

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What they’re saying

“When girls tell me they're proud of where they come from because of me—how they look, how they see themselves, their culture—that means everything. It's something I wish I had growing up.”

— Leah Kateb

“Middle Eastern people, especially women, have long been misrepresented. But our culture is rich, beautiful, and something I carry with immense pride.”

— Leah Kateb

What’s next

A portion of the proceeds from Pomegranate Princess will support animals, families, and children in need in Iran.

The takeaway

Leah Kateb's new fragrance, Pomegranate Princess, is a celebration of her Persian heritage and a way to introduce the beauty of Iranian culture to a wider audience, especially during a time of ongoing unrest in her family's home country.